Massachusetts Boating Safety Course

Get Certified Before the Season Begins
Join Cape Yachts and South Wharf Yacht Yard for the state‑required Massachusetts Boating Safety Course, conveniently hosted right here in South Dartmouth. This mandatory course—taught by a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary–certified instructor—provides the essential knowledge every boater needs to operate safely, confidently, and legally on Massachusetts waters.

Who Needs This Course?
A new Massachusetts law requires anyone born after January 1, 1989, to complete an approved boating safety course in order to operate a motorized vessel.

About the MA Boating Safety Law

Course Details

Cost: $45 per person

Location: South Wharf Yacht Yard & Marina, 218 Elm Street, South Dartmouth, MA

Instructor: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Member

Available Dates: April 11 or May 16  –  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (break for lunch)

Why Attend?

Fulfill Massachusetts’s boating safety certification requirement

Learn essential rules, safety practices, and on‑water responsibilities

Prepare for the upcoming season with confidence and compliance

Enjoy the convenience of taking the course locally at South Wharf Yacht Yard

Space Is Limited — Reserve Your Spot
Don’t wait! Seats will fill quickly.
RSVP today and head into the boating season informed, prepared, and legally certified.